The Archies

Set in 1960s India, this musical comedy drama follows Archie and a group of popular teenagers in the mountain town of Riverdale. As the characters navigate the complexities of friendship and romance, they find themselves fighting to protect a local park from developers who intend to destroy it.

The film was directed by Zoya Akhtar, who also served as a producer and co-writer. It is the sixth feature in her directorial chronology, following Ghost Stories. The ensemble cast includes Agastya Nanda, Suhana Khan, Khushi Kapoor, Mihir Ahuja, Vedang Raina, and Aditi Saigal. The production was a collaboration between Tiger Baby, Graphic India, and Archie Comics, involving a credited crew of 119 people and 85 credited cast members.

Released on December 7, 2023, the movie has a runtime of 144 minutes. Audience reception has been mixed, with a rating of 4.2/10 on IMDb based on 54,000 votes and a slightly higher score of 5.6/10 on TMDB from 64 votes.